Dailies
San Francisco Chronicle

• ●  “Reel local news: Tessa Thompson stars in 2019 SF IndieFest centerpiece film,” Pam Grady, January 9 (Online) January 13 (In Print)
  (Festival Overview) https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/movies-tv/reel-local-news-tessa-thomp son-stars-in-2019-indiefest-centerpiece-film
• ●  “A soak in Einstein’s tub leads Richard Levien to career in filmmaking,” Jessica Zack, January 31(Online) February 6 (In Print)
  (Feature: Interview with Richard Levien (COLLISIONS) https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/movies-tv/a-soak-in-einsteins-tub-lead s-richard-levien-to-career-in-filmmaking
• ●  “An insider’s guide to SF Indie Fest,” David Lewis, January 18 (Online) January 27 (In Print)
  (Festival Overview) https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/guide/an-insiders-guide-to-sf-indiefest
• ●  COLLISIONS photo break in events column, February 14, Chronicle Staff (Photo Break)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat

● “Petaluma High grad comes back to film ‘Donovan Reid’ in Sonoma County,” Dani Burlison, January 23
(Feature: Interview with Austin Smagalski (DONOVAN REID) https://www.pressdemocrat.com/entertainment/9149294-181/petaluma- high-grad-comes-to?artslide=0&sba=AAS

San Francisco Examiner

● “‘Wildland’ among highlights of 21st SF IndieFest,” Examiner Staff, January 29

(Festival Overview) http://www.sfexaminer.com/wildland-among-highlights-21st-sf-indiefest/

• ●  “Sam Elliott looks past wild title of new Bigfoot-themed movie,” Quentin Quick, January 29
  (Feature: Interview with Sam Elliott (THE MAN WHO KILLED HITLER AND THEN THE BIGFOOT) http://www.sfexaminer.com/sam-elliott-looks-past-wild-title-new-bigfoot -themed-movie/
• ●  “Collisions’ among IndieFest’s most timely, topical films,” James Ambroff Tahan, January 30
  (Feature: Interview with Richard Levien (COLLISIONS) http://www.sfexaminer.com/collisions-among-indiefests-timely-topical-fi lms/

The Mercury News

● “SF IndieFest-7 compelling films you’ve gotta see,” Randy Myers, January 29

(Festival Overview)

https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/29/sf-indie-fest-7-compelling-fi lms-youve-gotta-see/

East Bay Times

●“SF IndieFest-7 compelling films you’ve gotta see,” Randy Myers, January 29

(Festival Overview) https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/01/29/sf-indie-fest-7-compelling-films-youve-gotta-see/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=socialflo w&utm_medium=social&utm_content=tw-EastBayTimes

The Daily Californian

• ●  “Pick of the week: Indie flicks, festivals, and features for February,” Kate Tinney, January 28
  (Festival Mention) http://www.dailycal.org/2019/01/28/picks-indie-flicks-festivals-and-features-for-february/
• ●  “From ritualistic cults to Bigfoot, SF IndieFest Brings breadth of cinematic offerings,” Camryn Bell, February 11
  (Festival Overview) http://www.dailycal.org/2019/02/11/sf-indiefest-brings-breadth-of-cine matic-offerings/

● “SF IndieFest’s animated shorts reflect narrative range of the medium,” Camryn Bell, February 14
(Feature: Review of Animated Shorts Program) http://www.dailycal.org/2019/02/14/sf-indiefests-animated-shorts-reflec t-narrative-range-of-the-medium/

Marin Independent Journal

● “Sun Basket co-founder’s first film a cautionary tale,” Vicki Larson, January 25

(Feature: Interview with Adam Zbar (MERMAIDS AND MANATEES)

https://www.marinij.com/2019/01/24/sun-basket-co-founders-first-film- a-cautionary-tale/

Weeklies

SF Weekly

• ●  “21st SF IndieFest, Week One,” Sherilyn Connelly, January 31 (Festival Overview) http://www.sfweekly.com/film/21st-sf-indiefest-week-one/
• ●  “21st SF IndieFest, Week Two,” Sherilyn Connelly, February 6 (Festival Overview) http://www.sfweekly.com/film/21st-sf-indiefest-week-two/

Bay Area Reporter

● “Declarations of Independence,” David Lamble, January 22 (Festival Preview and Film Coverage) https://www.ebar.com/arts_&_culture/movies//271129

Monthlies

SF Arts

● “SF Independent Film Festival,” Sura Wood, January 2019 (Festival Mention) https://www.sfarts.org/event.cfm?Event_Num=79837

The Potrero View

● “Community Calendar-SF IndieFest,” January 2019
(Festival Mention) https://www.potreroview.net/community-calendar-january-2019/

San Francisco Magazine

● “SF IndieFest”, Staff, January 2019 (Festival Mention)

https://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco/digital-edition

Marin Magazine

● “5 Best Things to do This Week,” Kasia Palowska, January 30
(Festival Overview) http://www.marinmagazine.com/Calendar-Events/5-Best-Things-to-do-T his-Week/

Sunset Beacon

● “Sunset Filmmaker Captures Reality of Life’s End,” Noma Faingold, February 5

(Feature: Interview with Cameron Mullenneaux (EXIT MUSIC)

https://sfrichmondreview.com/2019/02/05/sunset-filmmaker-captures-r eality-of-lifes-end/

Marina Times

● “21st Annual SF IndieFest,” Staff, February 2
(Calendar Listing) http://www.marinatimes.com/event/21st-annual-sf-indiefest/

The International Animation Association

● “SF IndieFest, Drawn, Painted, Pixelated,” Karl Cohen, February 5 (Capsule Review) http://asifa-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Complete_February_20 19.ASIFA-SF_Newsletter.pdf

Radio

KPFA La Raza Chronicles

• ●  “Interview with Jennifer ‘Junkyard’ Morris, Programmer of the SF IndieFest,” Miguel Guerrero, January 15
  (Interview with Jennifer Junkyard Morris (SF INDIEFEST) https://kpfa.org/blog/interview-with-jennifer-junkyard-morris/
• ●  “Rock en Rebelión 01.27.19 – Entrevistas con Diacero y el Cineasta Cubano Rudy Riverón Sánchez,” Miguel Guerrero, January 27
  (Interview with Ruby Riveron Sanchez (IS THAT YOU?) https://www.mixcloud.com/miguelguerrero7737/rock-en-rebeli%C3%B3 n-012719/

KPOO FM

● “Interview with SF IndieFest director Jeff Ross,” DJ Marilynn, January 28 (Live Radio Interview with Jeff Ross (SF INDIEFEST)

• ●  “Interview with Bernardo Ruiz,” Chelis Lopez, January 31 (Interview with Bernardo Ruiz (HARVEST SEASON)
• ●  “Interview with Rodrigo Dorfman and Jose Torres Tamma,” Chelis Lopez, January 31(Interview with Rodrigo Dorfman and subject Jose Torres Tamma (THIS TACO TRUCK KILLS FASCISTS)

KGO The Ryan Scott Show

● “21st IndieFest founder Jeff Ross,” Ryan Scott, January 20 (Live Radio Interview with Jeff Ross) http://www.kgoradio.com/ryanscott/

KWMR The Magic Lantern

• ●  “Interview with Mahlia Cohen,” Sally Phillips, January 23 (Live phone interview with Mahlia Cohen (DADDY ISSUES) https://kwmr.org/post/8727
• ●  “Interview with Chris Metzler,” Sally Phillips, January 23 (Live phone interview with Chris Metzler (SF INDIEFEST)
• ●  “Interview with Melora Walters,” Sally Phillips, February 6
  (Live phone interview with Melora Walters (WATERLILY JAGUAR)

KALX 90.7 Film Close-Ups

● “Interview with MacLeod Andrews and Evan Dumouchel,” Sonia Mistry, February 9

(Interview with MacLeod Andrews and Evan Dumouchel (THE RUSALKA)

Wanda’s Pick’s

• ●  “Interview with festival programmer Chris Metzler,” Wanda Sabir, January 30(Interview with Chris Metzler (SF INDIEFEST)http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2019/01/30/wandas-picks- radio-show
• ●  “Interview with SAVIORS director Christopher Greenslate,” Wanda Sabir, January 31(Interview with Christopher Greenslate (SAVIORS)http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2019/02/01/wandas-picks- radio-show
• ●  “Interview with ASK FOR JANE producer Josh Folan,” Wanda Sabir, January 31

(Interview with Josh Folan (ASK FOR JANE)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2019/02/01/wandas-picks- radio-show

Television

The Michelle Meow Show

• ●  “Interview with Dennis Cooper and Zac Farley,” Michelle Meow, January 27(Taped phone interviews with Dennis Cooper and Zac Farley (PERMANENT GREEN LIGHT)
• ●  “Interview with Vanessa Powers,” Michelle Meow, January 27 (Taped phone interview with Vanessa Powers (WITCH)
• ●  “Interview with Amara Cash,” Michelle Meow, February 3 (Taped phone interview with Amara Cash (DADDY ISSUES)
• ●  “Interview with Jennifer Junkyard Morris,” Michelle Meow, January 27 (Taped in-person interview with Jennifer Junkyard Morris (SF INDIEFEST)

Online

An Organic Conversation

● “Guardian-Official Trailer,” Helge Hellberg, January 28 (Preview of GUARDIAN) https://organicconversation.com/guardian-official-trailer/

Bay Flicks

● “IndieFest Coming Soon,” Lincoln Spector, January 14 (Festival Overview) -Mentioned again on 02/08 https://bayflicks.net/2019/01/14/indiefest-coming-soon/

Beyond Chron

• ●  “Reviews from 21st S.F. Independent Film Festival,” January 29, Peter Wong
• http://beyondchron.org/reviews-from-21st-s-f-independent-film-festival/ (Film Reviews)
• ●  “More reviews from the 21st S.F. Independent Film Festival,” February 5, Peter Wong

http://beyondchron.org/more-reviews-from-the-21st-s-f-independent-film-festival/ (Film Reviews)

7X7

• ●  “Winter Arts Preview: 16 Bay Area Exhibitions, Performances + Festivals,” Anna Volpicelli, January 8
  (Festival Mention) https://www.7×7.com/winter-arts-preview-bay-area-2624995533.html?re belltitem=2#rebelltitem2
• ●  “13 Fun Things: The Night of Ideas, SF Beer Week, IndieFest + More Bay Area Events,” Sarah Chorey, January 28
  (Festival Mention) https://www.7×7.com/sf-beer-week-plus-more-bay-area-events-2626984 407.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1

  Do The Bay

• ●  “SF IndieFest present: Permanent Green Light”, January 18 (Festival Mention) https://dothebay.com/events/2019/2/3/permanent-green-light
• ●  “SF IndieFest presents: Is That You?” January 20 (Festival Mention) https://dothebay.com/events/2019/2/14/is-that-you
• ●  “SF IndieFest presents: Fathers of Football,” February 3 (Festival Mention) https://dothebay.com/events/2019/2/3/fathers-of-football

SF Tourism Tips

● “SF IndieFest: Discover Intriguing Independent Films from Around the World,” January 22
(Festival Mention)
https://www.sftourismtips.com/sf-indie-fest.html

Berkeleyside

● “Big Screen Berkeley: Sf IndieFest,” John Seal, January 29
(Festival Overview) https://www.berkeleyside.com/2019/01/29/big-screen-berkeley-sf-indiefest

Remezcla

● “‘This Taco Truck Kills Fascists’ + Other Movies to Check Out at This Year’s SF IndieFest,” Manuel Betancourt, January 24
(Festival Overview)

Film Inquiry

● “Interview with Robert Schwartzman, Writer and Director of The Unicorn,” Alex Arabian, January 30
(Feature: Interview with Robert Schwartzman (THE UNICORN) https://www.filminquiry.com/interview-robert-schwartzman/

My Cultural Landscape

● “Racing Against Time,” George Heymont, February 14 (Festival Mention and Film Reviews) https://myculturallandscape.blogspot.com/

Broke-Ass Stuart

● “Hooray! The SF Independent Film Festival Is Here!” Peter Wong, January 28

(Festival Overview and Film Overviews)

https://brokeassstuart.com/2019/01/28/hooray-the-sf-independent-film- festival-is-here/

Go Indie Now!

● “Taping of Desolation Center Q+A,” Joe Compton, February 8 (Taping of Stuart Swezey Q+A (DESOLATION CENTER)

National Trade Publications

The Hollywood Reporter

● “ ‘The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot’: Film Review | SF IndieFest 2019” Lisa Tsering, January 31
(Festival Mention and Film Review) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/man-who-killed-hitler-bigfo ot-film-sf-indiefest-1181486